Command Reference
Get-Volume
Gnojo Analysis
Understanding Get-Volume
What This Command Does
Lists drive letters, file systems, health state, capacity, and remaining space.
When to Use It
Use Get-Volume when troubleshooting storage issues and you need information that can help narrow down the cause.
What to Look For
HealthStatus
Windows assessment of the volume state.
SizeRemaining
Unused capacity available on the volume.
Size
Total volume capacity.
Permissions
Administrator access is not normally required for this command.
Risk and impact
This command only reads volume information.
Typical Next Steps
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Summary
Lists drive letters, file systems, health state, capacity, and remaining space.
Syntax
Get-Volume [-DriveLetter <Char[]>]Examples
Get-Volume | Select-Object DriveLetter, FileSystemLabel, HealthStatus, SizeRemaining, SizeShows storage capacity and health without modifying a volume.
Permissions
Administrator required: No
Viewing common volume information normally works without elevation.
Risk and Impact
Risk level: Low
Changes the system: No
This command only reads volume information.
Supported Platforms
Important Output Fields
HealthStatus
Windows assessment of the volume state.
SizeRemaining
Unused capacity available on the volume.
Size
Total volume capacity.
Common Errors
Access denied
A protected or managed storage provider may require administrator access.
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Official References
Get-Volume
Microsoft Learn · Official Documentation